Play N Trade Franchise News

San Clemente, CA, March 29, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce the grand opening of its Berwyn, Illinois store on Saturday, March 31st.
Mousa and Ahmad Joudeh are identical twin brothers who own the franchise along with their brother Bassel Joudeh. This is their second location in the Chicago land area. They thrive on “wowing” their customers with in-store tournaments that get gamers competing for fun and bragging rights. They pride themselves on building great relationships with everyone that walks in to check out the friendly atmosphere and great layout of their stores.
There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new store from 10AM-11AM central time this Friday March 30th...

SAN CLEMENTE, CA--(Marketwire - Mar 23, 2012) - Now there are even more reasons and more locations for gamers to celebrate a big win! California based Play N Trade Video Games International Inc. is pleased to announce a merger with Canadian based Dimensions Games Corporation along with its existing stores located in Quebec operating under Dimension, Dimension Express and Game Buzz brands. Dimension Games Corporation will now be known as Play N Trade Canada and will support and develop Canadian franchisees.
Both chains have a track record of developing an environment focused on delivering the best experience for gaming fans on both sides of the border. Both chains are recognized as providing an experience where the gamer comes out winning...

San Clemente, CA, March 15, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Play N Trade, the world's largest video game retail franchisor, has announced expansion to Canada through a merger with Canadian-based Dimensions Games Corporation. Dimension Games will now be known as Play N Trade Canada, and all new Canadian stores will open with the Play N Trade signage, branding and innovative store layout. The full integration of both companies will take place over the next few months.
“I could not be happier with the merger with Dimension Games,” said Play N Trade President Sean Finnigan. “Dimension’s systems are both innovative and complementary to the current Play N Trade offering. This merger is about growth—value for partners, increased focus on our Canadian operations, enhanced products and services for customers, and new opportunities for franchise owners...

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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) March 06, 2012 - Maas Global Solutions Corporation, a leading provider of merchant payment processing systems and infrastructure, is pleased to announce the addition of Play N Trade to their list of new customers. Play N Trade is the largest franchise video game retailer in the US and Canada providing sales and service to Gamers on all the relevant platforms. Characterized by many as a “class video game store where people of all ages feel comfortable,” Play N Trade has over 160 stores with many more planned to open in 2012. Play N Trade is the recognized leader in this market segment.
Jeff Putnam, CFO of Play N Trade, said there were many reasons for switching their payment processing services to Maas Global, but the key ones revolved around the feature set as well as the elimination of “junk fees” which made the pricing much more cost effective than their previous processor...

Currently North Americas Largest Video Game Franchise
March 06, 2012 // Franchising.com // San Clemente, CA - Play N Trade, the world's largest video game retail franchisor, has announced expansion to Canada through a merger with Canadian-based Dimensions Games Corporation. Dimension Games will now be known as Play N Trade Canada, and all new Canadian stores will open with the Play N Trade signage, branding and innovative store layout. The full integration of both companies will take place over the next few months.
“I could not be happier with the merger with Dimension Games,” said Play N Trade President Sean Finnigan. “Dimension’s systems are both innovative and complementary to the current Play N Trade offering...

San Clemente, CA, February 09, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Play N Trade Franchise Inc., a franchisor of video game retail stores, is excited to host an international Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 tournament at Play N Trade stores in the U.S. and Canada. Participates will be competing for over $25,000 in prizes.
Players will compete in local rounds starting February 18th at participating Play N Trade stores which lead up to regional and international rounds beginning February 25th.
The 1st Place Grand Prize package includes a 2012 Jeep Patriot, a trip to Oklahoma Invasion VII, an Airsoft event, and a Kastway Airsoft prize pack. The 2nd place winner wins a trip to Oklahoma Invasion VII, an Airsoft event, and a Kastway Airsoft prize pack. This allows both finalists to be eligible for the Oklahoma Invasion VII live event! Each of the final four winners will receive an ultimate gamer accessory pack by Subsonic...

Play N Trade Franchise Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, is excited to host midnight releases for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, November 7th at select locations across the nation and Canada.
San Clemente, CA, November 05, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Play N Trade franchise stores are hosting midnight releases all over the nation and Canada. There will be a special sneak preview of the game at 10PM before the release time at 12:01AM
On November 8th, Activision is releasing the highly anticipated Modern Warfare 3 which is shaping up to surpass the record set by Activision’s Black Ops (released last year). Black Ops currently holds the record for the biggest entertainment launch of all time selling 5.6 million copies on its first day of release...

San Clemente, CA, November 03, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., the fastest growing video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce that not only will it be attending the 2011 Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo in Columbus, Ohio, but Play N Trade will also be hosting a Discovery Day for those that want to learn more about the retail video game franchise opportunity.
From November 12th and 13th, the franchise expo will be held at the Franklin County Veterans Memorial Center.
Play N Trade Vice President of Franchise Development, Charles Franklin will be in attendance to discuss owning a Play N Trade franchise and the resources Play N Trade provides every franchisee to succeed.
"Play N Trade defines all that is exciting and revolutionary in today's gaming culture and is the only company operating in this space that has successfully positioned itself as ‘the Ultimate Gaming Store’,” says Franklin...

Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing video game franchises, has a new store in O’Fallon, Missouri, bringing the ultimate gaming experience to town.
San Clemente, CA, October 28, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing video game franchises, has a new store in O’Fallon, Missouri, bringing the ultimate gaming experience to town.
“As soon as they walk in the door, gamers know Play N Trade is the place they want to be,” said store owner Tim Tieber. “We mix retail with in-store tournaments and contests; disc and console repair services, and provide exceptional customer service to create an atmosphere that is inviting to everyone from the casual gamer to the hard core enthusiast as well as parents looking for advice on games to buy for their kids...

San Clemente, CA, October 11, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., a franchisor of retail video games stores throughout North America, is pleased to announce a new trade-in program for Apple products that include iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches, in exchange for store credit or cash. With this program, Play N Trade intends to offer immediate gratification to customers, as well as provide a more convenient alternative to EBay. With the trade-in program, customers avoid having to deal with shipping their items and waiting for payment to arrive at a later date. Since the holiday season of gift buying is quickly approaching, the trade-in of Apple products offers another way for their customers to purchase games. Since most iPod, iPhone and iPad trade-in values are significantly higher than typical game trade-ins, customers will be able to build store credit very quickly...

Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, today announced the sale of its first store in the Riverview, Florida area. Troy Tyler is the new owner with plans to open the store early this summer. San Clemente, CA, May 04, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Play N Trade Video Games to Open First Store in Riverview.

Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, today announced the sale of its first store in the Riverview, Florida area. Troy Tyler is the new owner with plans to open the store early this summer.

"We are pleased to welcome Troy Tyler to the Play N Trade team, because he has some very exciting plans for Riverview," said Sean Finnigan, President of Play N Trade. "The Riverview store is just the beginning...

New Nork, CA --(PR.com)-- Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., the fastest growing video game franchise worldwide, today announced that for the month of July, 2010 their same store sales were up 17% compared to July, 2009.

Play N Trade beat the industry average which was -0.5% in July driven by the strong performance from stores that opened last year with the new store design and a major focus on providing the consumer with value and customer service with the Christmas in July promotion.

Play N Trade CEO, Larry Plotnick, believes the continuous rise in sales are due to the unique experience and services combined with exceptional customer focus that sets Play N Trade apart from its competitors.

Play N Trade has locations all across the US and Canada and offers a unique retail experience for customers with "Try Before you Buy," great trade in values, in-store tournaments, used and retro games and console repair...

Play N Trade stores will be hosting the local rounds of the International Madden NFL Tournament beginning August 21st. San Clemente, CA --(PR.com)-- Play N Trade Franchise Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, is excited to host an international Madden NFL 11 tournament at participating Play N Trade stores offering $7000 in prizes thanks to sponsors, EA and Virgin Gaming.

Play N Trade has partnered with EA and Virgin Gaming to offer a $5000 store credit to the 1st place winner. 2nd, 3rd and 4th place finishers will also receive a $1000, $500, and $300 store credit, respectively. In addition, local round winners will be automatically entered in a raffle for a chance to win an Xbox 360 Slim.

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Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, uses exceptional customer service and a unique retail experience to ensure success. Plans to open 30 additional stores in 2010. SAN CLEMENTE, CA /24-7PressRelease/ -- Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce that 13 new Play N Trade stores have opened for business this year and another 13 are already scheduled to open by September.

New Play N Trade stores are opening their doors in more than a dozen different states and provinces throughout the U.S and Canada.

Canadian franchisee, Justin White, opened his second store in British Columbia in July with plans for a third to be up and running by 2011. White projects to have six to eight stores open within the next 3 years...

Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, uses exceptional customer service and a unique retail experience to ensure success. Plans to open 30 additional stores in 2010. San Clemente, CA --(PR.com)-- Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce that 13 new Play N Trade stores have opened for business this year and another 13 are already scheduled to open by September.

New Play N Trade stores are opening their doors in more than a dozen different states and provinces throughout the U.S and Canada.

Canadian franchisee, Justin White, opened his second store in British Columbia in July with plans for a third to be up and running by 2011. White projects to have six to eight stores open within the next 3 years...

Play N Trade teams up with the Adrenaline Vault game site and three popular video game podcasts to promote a storewide sale, sponsorship and a giveaway of $6000 in prizes. San Clemente, CA --(PR.com)-- Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce a "Christmas in July" giveaway event and sponsorship of several video game media properties including the Adrenaline Vault game site and three video game podcasts: The Avault Podcast, Stevie FTW and The Evil Ed Podcast.

The "Christmas in July" giveaway drawing will occur on July 27. Participants have the chance to register online from May 27, 2010 through July 27, 2010. Gamers from across the U.S. and Canada can register at www.avault...

Members of Play N Trade's Corporate Support Center will host a Discovery Day at the Hyatt Regency in Mission Bay on Saturday, June 19th to educate potential franchisees on the opportunities and benefits of owning a retail video game store. San Clemente, CA --(PR.com)-- Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, is excited to host a Discover Day in San Diego, CA to educate potential franchisees on the opportunities and benefits of owning a retail video game store.

This event will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency in Mission Bay on Saturday, June 19th, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. Participants will also be visiting the newly opened San Diego Play N Trade complete with the innovative, new store design.

"As of lately, the video game industry is reaching a completely new demographic and is not just for the hardcore gamer anymore," says Play N Trade CEO, Larry Plotnick...

Play N Trade Franchise Inc, is excited to attend attend this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 15-17. San Clemente, CA --(PR.com)-- Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce that Play N Trade franchisees and members of its corporate support center will be in attendance at this year's E3 Expo from June 15-17 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

E3 is the world's premiere tradeshow for computer and video games and related products. Over 250 exhibitors and an expected crowd of approximately 45,000 attendees will be at this year's event.

This year is especially exciting due to the anticipated announcements from Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo around future hardware development...

Play N Trade Franchisee Opens Second Store in British Columbia and Plans to Have Six to Eight Stores by 2011. San Clemente, CA --(PR.com)-- Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide is excited to announce that franchisee Justin White will open his second store in Courtenay, British Columbia.

White opened his first store in Duncan, British Columbia in October of 2009 and immediately saw success due to his commitment to community involvement, customer service and knowledgeable employees.

"My store vision is geared towards creating a culture for our customers. Without them we wouldn't be here," says White. "So I have to attribute our success to the relationship that Play N Trade has made within the community...

16 year old Evan Williams takes the grand prize in the International Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Tournament. Over 150 stores participated in this one of a kind tournament. San Clemente, CA --(PR.com)-- Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce Evan Williams of Monroe, NY as the International Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Tournament Champion.

Williams, 16, has been playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 since its release in November of 2009 but had little experience in tournament play prior to his victory on Saturday, May 15th.

"I had played in a few local tournaments at the Play N Trade in Chester, NY when the owner told me I should enter the international tournament," says Williams...